logistics manager - transportation

Government of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national government agency in Montreal seeks a logistics coordinator to manage transportation operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and oversee staff training. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a secondary school diploma. Experience of less than 7 months is acceptable. This position requires on-site work only.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit.
• Ensure transport compliance with regulations.
• Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods.
• Train workers in duties and policies.
• Resolve work problems and provide technical advice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Judgement

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• Ensure transport compliance with regulations
• Establish and implement policies and standards for the transportation and storage of goods
• Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods
• Oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Recruit and hire staff
• Prepare and submit reports
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Conduct performance reviews
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Arrange training for staff
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player